By Brandon Wood, Executive Director, Texas Commission on Jail Standards For the most part, our job at the Texas Commission on Jail Standards hinges on communication – not halfhearted or insincere attempts at communicating, but real communication. Whether it is in Austin or one of the far-flung corners across this huge state, I have had the opportunity to meet … [Read more...] about Open Communication Key to State/County Partnership
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County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2016 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas representing 254 counties in the State of Texas on October 13, 2016, during the Association’s Annual Conference. 1. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas was conducted in Galveston … [Read more...] about County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2016 Resolutions
A Glimpse in the Life of Upshur County Commissioner Paula Gentry
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Upshur County Commissioner Paula Gentry for taking the time to visit with us. History: Deciding to run for County … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Upshur County Commissioner Paula Gentry
Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2016 Resolutions
The Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association, representing 34 counties in the Texas Panhandle, passed 14 resolutions on September 1, 2016, during the Association’s semi-annual conference in Amarillo, Texas. Appreciation to Sponsors and Hosts WHEREAS, the Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association semi-annual meeting was held on September 1, … [Read more...] about Panhandle County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas 2016 Resolutions
A Glimpse in the Life of Starr County Judge Eloy Vera
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Starr County Judge Eloy Vera for taking the time to visit with us. History: I ran for County Judge in the 1998 primary after … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Starr County Judge Eloy Vera